20-Minute Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls {From Scratch} – by Gastro Guru

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Make one of the best air fryer cinnamon rolls from scratch in below 20 minutes. No yeast is required; these rolls are smooth, fluffy, and loaded with a cream cheese frosting!

Love desserts within the air fryer? Strive my air fryer cookies, air fryer brownies, and air fryer donuts.

Cinnamon rolls are infamous for being scrumptious however time-consuming to make. I assume that’s why they aren’t a weekly staple for many individuals—till now.

I’ve been just a little obsessive about making them in my air fryer as a result of they’re fast, require little prep, and fulfill all my cravings.

Desk of Contents

Why I really like this recipe
Substances wanted
How one can make cinnamon rolls within the air fryer
Arman’s recipe suggestions
Storage directions
Extra cinnamon rolls to attempt
Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls (Recipe Card)

Why I really like this recipe

No yeast wanted. The dough is customized from my magic 2 ingredient dough. What I really like about it’s that it has no yeast in it.
Fast and simple. Conventional cinnamon rolls normally take not less than an hour to make, however these ones take much less time than making a sandwich.
Fluffy and candy. Whereas the outside is tender and agency, the filling is easy, fluffy, and the frosting is thick and luscious.
More healthy and better in protein. Though not as excessive as my protein cinnamon rolls, every of those boasts a beneficiant 5 grams per serving!

Substances wanted

Self rising flour. A mixture of flour, baking powder, and salt. You will discover it within the baking aisle of the grocery retailer or simply make do-it-yourself self-rising flour.
Vanilla yogurt. Any thick vanilla yogurt works, together with Greek, coconut, or dairy-free choices. You should use a sweetened yogurt or else the dough might be utterly tasteless. If plain yogurt is all you’ve got readily available, I recommend including 2 tablespoons of sugar or maple syrup to compensate.
Filling. Butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Cream cheese frosting

Cream cheese. softened to room temperature.
Butter. Measured in its softened state.
Powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar). Sift VERY properly to make sure there aren’t any clumps within the rolls.

How one can make cinnamon rolls within the air fryer

I’ve included step-by-step images beneath to make this recipe straightforward to comply with at dwelling. For the total printable recipe directions and ingredient portions, scroll to the recipe card on the backside of this submit.

Step 1- Make the dough. Begin by mixing the flour and vanilla yogurt till a thick dough stays. Switch the dough to a frivolously floured floor and knead a number of instances till easy.

Step 2- Roll the dough out into a big, rectangular form. In a mixing bowl, whisk collectively the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon till mixed. Utilizing a spoon or spatula, unfold the combination on the dough, reserving 1/4 of an inch across the sides.

Step 3- Lower. Starting on the lengthy finish, tightly roll up the dough right into a log form. Utilizing a pointy knife, slice the log into 8-9 equal items.

Step 4- Air fry. Place the cinnamon rolls in an air fryer basket and air fry for 7-8 minutes or till the dough is totally cooked. Take away them from the basket and place them on a plate or tray to chill barely.

Step 5- Frost. As soon as cool, frost the tops of them and revel in.

Can I exploit canned cinnamon rolls?

Many related recipes name for Pillsbury cinnamon roll dough, which may be made up within the air fryer, too. If that is simpler for you, that is the way you’ll air fry them:

Slice the cinnamon rolls into eight parts.
Spray the air fryer basket, add them in there, and air fry for 6-7 minutes.
Take away from the air fryer basket and unfold the icing on prime.

Arman’s recipe suggestions

For those who personal an 8-inch cake tin and a big air fryer basket, you may bake the cinnamon rolls in it (as pictured). This may also assist them stick collectively.
Don’t overbake the cinnamon rolls, as they may dry out and turn into much less fluffy. Do not forget that they may proceed to bake just a little as they cool.
I really like including the frosting on the new cinnamon rolls as they seep into the dough, giving every chunk some fabulous sweetness. If you’d like the frosting to stay on prime for aesthetic functions, let the rolls cool to room temperature.

Storage directions

To retailer: Leftovers may be saved within the fridge, coated, for as much as three days.

To freeze: Place the rolls in an hermetic container and retailer them within the freezer for as much as two months.

Reheating: Microwave the rolls for 20 seconds or reheat within the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.

Extra cinnamon rolls to attempt

In a big mixing bowl, add the flour and yogurt and blend properly, till mixed. If the dough is simply too thick, add extra yogurt. If the dough is simply too skinny, add extra flour.
Flippantly flour a kitchen floor and switch the dough on prime. Gently knead it a number of instances, earlier than rolling out into a big rectangular form, round 1/2 an inch in thickness.
In a small bowl, add the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Utilizing a spatula, unfold the cinnamon combination on prime, reserving half an inch across the sides.
Starting on the lengthy finish of the dough, tightly roll up the dough right into a log. Use a pointy knife to slice the log into eight parts.
Place 3 or 4 of the cinnamon rolls into an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Air fry at 180C/350F for 7-8 minutes, till the sides are frivolously golden brown.
Take away the cinnamon rolls from the air fryer basket. Add remaining cinnamon rolls and repeat the method till they’re all air fried.
Let the cinnamon rolls cool barely, earlier than including the frosting. To make the frosting, add the cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Beat collectively till mixed. Add the powdered sugar and blend till easy.

TO STORE: Leftover air fried cinnamon rolls may be saved within the fridge, coated, for as much as three days.
TO FREEZE: Place the rolls in an hermetic container and retailer them within the freezer for as much as two months.
TO REHEAT: Microwave the rolls for 20 seconds or reheat within the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.

Serving: 1cinnamon rollEnergy: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFats: 4gSodium: 46mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 103IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 23g